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ft n The 4 Monday, April 25, 1994 Volume 57 Number 72 C 3 J ! C' ; I Chantonelles dissolved by budget cuts By Jennifer King Signpost news editor The announcement was made Thursday afternoon that the Chantonelles were officially "dis-jl solved" as part of the 3 percent cutbacks throughout the Weber State University campus, said Becky Reese, a member of the Chantonelles. Current and potential members of the WSU drill team were noti-fied of the decision just prior to the final selection of the 1994-95 team. Without any warning, Tom Stewart, director of athletics, said S. African By Sharon Guerrero Signpost senior reporter A group of South African students from Weber State University and the University of Utah is traveling to California this week to participate in a historical event the South African elections in which blacks will vote for the first time in the country's history. WSU freshman Thabo Mzilikazi said he and seven other I f V V " v . t : ( that the Chantonelles were dissolved and never coming back. He said he didn't want to hear anything else about the issue, Reese said. Marilyn Schif f man has been the adviser of the Chantonelles for 20 years. She said that Stewart invited her into his office and announced that the team was officially eliminated due to budget cuts. "He was very cold and showed no appreciation for the team," she said. Stewart told Schif fman that the decision was not a performance cut, but a budget cut, she said. students post ballot in students will cast absentee ballots Tuesday at an official South African voting station in Los Angeles. More students may join the group pending arrangements for travel and funding, he said. Mzilikazi said fundshavebeen raised to assist some of the travelers by the Student Anti-Apartheid Coalition at University of Utah. Donations have also been solicited and received from WSU faculty and students, he said. CHUCK BOWHAYTHE SIGNPOST Schiffman was upset that there was no previous warning or alternative suggestions. "He could have said that there might be some cutbacks in our area," she said. Stewart was unavailable for comment. As a result of the late decision, students trying out for a spot on the team have been cheated out of other positions with other universities."They can't try out anywhere else it's too late in the game," Reese said. Reese said that the team is fully aware of their poor status with the "This event is of great international significance," Mzilikazi said. "As we cast our votes in this election, we are contributing to and witnessing the demise of the former racist government and the apartheid system in South Africa." "As citizens of South Africa, it is of utmost importance that we take whatever steps necessary to cast our votes," he said. "Our votes will determine the future of our country." Dancing to a different beat Students and faculty joined together Saturday night for an evening of international food, fashion, music and dance at the annual banquet sponsored by the WSU Club International and the International Students Center. The banquet was the culmination of a week of activities celebrating International Students Emphasis Week. The menu included foods from eight countries prepared and served by WSU international students. Students performed international and American folk dances and modeled international fashions. community and efforts have been made to remedy the situation. "We have set goals like weight training and drill camps during the summer to improve the team," she said. "Next year was the year we were all going to turn it around. But it was not enough." The Chantonelles, which have been allocated their funding for the 1994-95 school year, generate the majority of their money through fund raising, said team member Jennifer Jaussi. Schiffman said the team mem-See Chantonelles page 2 California In the general election to be held Tuesday and Thursday 8, every South African citizen will be allowed to cast a national and regional vote for the political party of their choice, said Ruelof Van Tonder, vice consul with the South African Consulate in Beverly Hills, Calif. Each political party will be represented in South Africa's na- See Vote page 2 Quick Takes , " I A&E Paul Sires gives students the word on ceramics and life in general. See Page 7 News Trees make a comeback on the WSU campus, thanks to volunteers. See Page 3 Opinion Murder on the WSU campus: students voice their opinion on the killing of an adopted stray cat. See Page 4 4i Sports One challenge after another: Wildcat football on the lookout for next year's starters. See Page 1 0 Weather MONDAY Cloudy rainy High 53 Low 38 ,1 lUtbUAY ) as Chance of snow d 0 High 50s Low 30s

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ft n The 4 Monday, April 25, 1994 Volume 57 Number 72 C 3 J ! C' ; I Chantonelles dissolved by budget cuts By Jennifer King Signpost news editor The announcement was made Thursday afternoon that the Chantonelles were officially "dis-jl solved" as part of the 3 percent cutbacks throughout the Weber State University campus, said Becky Reese, a member of the Chantonelles. Current and potential members of the WSU drill team were noti-fied of the decision just prior to the final selection of the 1994-95 team. Without any warning, Tom Stewart, director of athletics, said S. African By Sharon Guerrero Signpost senior reporter A group of South African students from Weber State University and the University of Utah is traveling to California this week to participate in a historical event the South African elections in which blacks will vote for the first time in the country's history. WSU freshman Thabo Mzilikazi said he and seven other I f V V " v . t : ( that the Chantonelles were dissolved and never coming back. He said he didn't want to hear anything else about the issue, Reese said. Marilyn Schif f man has been the adviser of the Chantonelles for 20 years. She said that Stewart invited her into his office and announced that the team was officially eliminated due to budget cuts. "He was very cold and showed no appreciation for the team," she said. Stewart told Schif fman that the decision was not a performance cut, but a budget cut, she said. students post ballot in students will cast absentee ballots Tuesday at an official South African voting station in Los Angeles. More students may join the group pending arrangements for travel and funding, he said. Mzilikazi said fundshavebeen raised to assist some of the travelers by the Student Anti-Apartheid Coalition at University of Utah. Donations have also been solicited and received from WSU faculty and students, he said. CHUCK BOWHAYTHE SIGNPOST Schiffman was upset that there was no previous warning or alternative suggestions. "He could have said that there might be some cutbacks in our area," she said. Stewart was unavailable for comment. As a result of the late decision, students trying out for a spot on the team have been cheated out of other positions with other universities."They can't try out anywhere else it's too late in the game," Reese said. Reese said that the team is fully aware of their poor status with the "This event is of great international significance," Mzilikazi said. "As we cast our votes in this election, we are contributing to and witnessing the demise of the former racist government and the apartheid system in South Africa." "As citizens of South Africa, it is of utmost importance that we take whatever steps necessary to cast our votes," he said. "Our votes will determine the future of our country." Dancing to a different beat Students and faculty joined together Saturday night for an evening of international food, fashion, music and dance at the annual banquet sponsored by the WSU Club International and the International Students Center. The banquet was the culmination of a week of activities celebrating International Students Emphasis Week. The menu included foods from eight countries prepared and served by WSU international students. Students performed international and American folk dances and modeled international fashions. community and efforts have been made to remedy the situation. "We have set goals like weight training and drill camps during the summer to improve the team," she said. "Next year was the year we were all going to turn it around. But it was not enough." The Chantonelles, which have been allocated their funding for the 1994-95 school year, generate the majority of their money through fund raising, said team member Jennifer Jaussi. Schiffman said the team mem-See Chantonelles page 2 California In the general election to be held Tuesday and Thursday 8, every South African citizen will be allowed to cast a national and regional vote for the political party of their choice, said Ruelof Van Tonder, vice consul with the South African Consulate in Beverly Hills, Calif. Each political party will be represented in South Africa's na- See Vote page 2 Quick Takes , " I A&E Paul Sires gives students the word on ceramics and life in general. See Page 7 News Trees make a comeback on the WSU campus, thanks to volunteers. See Page 3 Opinion Murder on the WSU campus: students voice their opinion on the killing of an adopted stray cat. See Page 4 4i Sports One challenge after another: Wildcat football on the lookout for next year's starters. See Page 1 0 Weather MONDAY Cloudy rainy High 53 Low 38 ,1 lUtbUAY ) as Chance of snow d 0 High 50s Low 30s